Free class for parents of 8–13-year-olds

From Eye Rolls to Real Talks

Discover why simple requests about phones, homework, and chores keep turning into arguments, plus 3 practical ways to break the cycle so you can become the parent your child wants to talk to.

Led by Parenting Coach Elvira DiBrigitWaldorf Educator · Homeschool Coach · Positive Intelligence Coach · 20+ Years of Experience

Plus free bonus: 3-Step Parent-Teen Reset Guide

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Tired of every little request turning into another argument with your child?

You ask your child to put their phone away.

By the fourth reminder, your voice is louder than you ever meant it to be.

A simple conversation about homework somehow ends with an eye roll, a slammed door, and another evening of barely speaking.

A mother stands in the hallway with her arms crossed outside her child’s half-closed bedroom door

Your child used to tell you everything. Now, every question gets a “fine” or “nothing,” and you wonder when talking became so difficult.

Maybe you’ve tried being patient, setting consequences, reading the books, and having another heart-to-heart.

Things improve for a few days, but somehow the same arguments keep coming back.

A mother talks to her son, who leans away smiling at his phone

Or maybe things are going pretty well right now.

You have a great relationship with your child, and you want to keep it that way.

A father talks to his teenage son, who rolls his eyes and plugs his ears

But you can see them growing up, wanting more independence, and beginning to figure things out for themselves.

A mother stands in the hallway with her arms crossed outside her child’s half-closed bedroom door
A mother talks to her son, who leans away smiling at his phone
A father talks to his teenage son, who rolls his eyes and plugs his ears

Whatever brought you here, you want what every parent wants:

A home where you can guide your child, hold your boundaries and still feel close.

You want a child who knows they can come to you with anything, even the hard stuff.

This is what we’ll explore inside the free class “Eye rolls to Real talks”

Inside this free class, you’ll discover:

A mother asks her son to put his phone away at the table while he looks away

The pattern hiding inside your everyday arguments

Why the same fights about screens, homework, or chores keep coming back, even after you’ve changed the rules three times, and what’s really happening beneath those familiar disagreements that most parents never think to look for.

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The 3 parenting reactions you might not even realize you’re falling into

Discover 3 common reactions that even loving, well-intentioned parents fall into when their children push back, and how these patterns can unknowingly keep the same arguments going.

You might be surprised by which ones you recognize in yourself.

A mother gestures in frustration while her teenage son rolls his eyes

What to do in the 10 seconds before you snap

You’ll learn a simple mental fitness practice from Positive Intelligence that helps you recognize frustration as it builds, pause before reacting, and have more choice in how you respond to your child.

You’ll be guided through the practice during the class, so you can begin using it when your patience is running thin.

A mother listens with a warm smile while her daughter talks on the couch

How to reconnect with a child who has stopped opening up

Discover the Connection Flip, a strengths-based approach to helping your child feel genuinely seen, understood, and appreciated, even when everyday conversations have become difficult.

Plus, the Family Hui Meeting, a practical way to bring more laughter, enjoyment, and connection into your home, along with ways to invite a reluctant child to participate without starting another power struggle.

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Three simple action steps you can try that very evening

Walk away with 3 practical steps you can begin using at home right away, whether you’re navigating another disagreement, struggling to keep your patience, or wanting to build a closer relationship as your child grows.

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Meet Coach Elvie

Waldorf Educator · Homeschool Coach · Positive Intelligence Coach

Hi, I’m Elvira DiBrigit, but the kids (and their parents) call me Coach Elvie!

I’m a Waldorf educator, homeschool coach, Positive Intelligence coach, and mother of three.

For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with children and families, helping parents navigate the everyday challenges of raising confident, capable young people.

One thing I’ve noticed time and again in my work with families is this:

When the same disagreements keep coming back, there’s often a familiar pattern beneath the surface that we don’t even realize is there.

One that both parents and children fall into without even realizing it.

Once you begin recognizing those patterns, you can start changing how you respond, even if your child isn’t ready to talk yet.

That’s one of the reasons I created this free class.

To share some of the practical approaches I’ve developed through years of teaching, coaching, and parenting…

So you can begin navigating those difficult moments differently and build a stronger connection with your child.

  • Positive Intelligence Certified Mental Fitness Coach
  • Positive Psychology Practitioner
  • Life coaching for children and teenagers
  • Rudolf Steiner College
  • Miracle Minded Mastery

“I keep thinking how helpful it would have been to have this information a year or two ago, before my children hit the teen years.”

— a parent in Elvie’s program

What Parents Are Saying

“I love your gentle approach towards moving forward to foster a deeper and powerful connection between a mother and daughter. I gained new perspectives on our relationship, and I followed-up with your suggestions for fun activities with her. Thank you so much for offering this connected journey offer.”
Jaspreet Kaur
“Through the focus on strengths and connected communication, I was able to give her constructive, focused energy that she could feel was deeper than before. She has responded by being more willing to take initiative in helping, willing to try harder. She even made me dinner the other night when I was feeling low.”
Mariah MannParent
“It is difficult to dig deep and stay vulnerable inside, so doing it with a trusted mentor in a safe place helped me enormously. I wanted to prepare for the pre-teen years (8-10) and you helped me to first look into my own fears and then focus on the evidence-based tools to develop further and keep my connection with my girls. My expectations were met and exceeded. Thank You!”
Eli M.

Your complimentary registration gift

The 3-Step Parent-Teen Reset Guide

It’s one thing to discover a new parenting approach. It’s another to remember it when your child is pushing your buttons!

When you join the free class, you’ll also get my 3-Step Parent-Teen Reset.

It’s a simple, practical guide you can come back to when those familiar arguments start creeping in, helping you respond differently and build a closer connection with your child.

Usually available only through my private coaching program.

Yours completely FREE with your registration.

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This masterclass is for you if:

  • Your child is between 8 and 13, and communication is becoming more challenging as they grow.
  • You’re tired of repeating yourself about screen time, homework, chores, or everyday responsibilities.
  • You sometimes lose your patience and wish you knew how to respond differently.
  • You miss those easy conversations you used to have with your child.
  • You’ve tried different parenting strategies but keep falling back into the same patterns.
  • You want to set healthy boundaries without turning every disagreement into a power struggle.
  • Things are generally going well, but you want to protect your connection as your child becomes more independent.
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Your child is growing up. But that doesn’t mean you have to grow apart.

Right now, the arguments might be about screen time, unfinished chores, or getting them to listen without asking five times.

But as your child grows, the conversations will change.

They’ll have friendships to navigate, difficult decisions to make, and moments when they won’t know what to do.

And when those moments come, you want them to feel comfortable talking to you.

You want them to know they can be honest with you about anything, even the difficult stuff, and still feel heard, understood, and loved.

Whether you’re tired of having the same arguments or simply want to protect the beautiful connection you already have, there are practical things you can start doing today to build that kind of relationship.

And that’s exactly what this free class is here to help you explore.

If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d love to have you join me.

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Free class for parents of 8–13-year-olds: From Eye Rolls to Real Talks, led by Coach Elvie.